A tariff designed to eliminate foreign competition completely will be expected to raise:

A. either a large or a small amount of revenue depending on the magnitude of the tariff imposed.
B. a relatively large amount of tax revenue.
C. a relatively small amount of tax revenue.
D. an amount of revenue equal to the amount of the tariff multiplied by the volume of exports.


Answer: C

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